Welcome Guest [Log In] [Register]

Welcome to B L Lounge. We hope you enjoy your visit.


You're currently viewing our forum as a guest. This means you are limited to certain areas of the board and there are some features you can't use. If you join our community, you'll be able to access member-only sections, and use many member-only features such as customizing your profile, sending personal messages, and voting in polls. Registration is simple, fast, and completely free.


Join our community!


If you're already a member please log in to your account to access all of our features:

Username:   Password:
Add Reply
The B. L. Lounge; This is still The New Lounge
Topic Started: Mar 1 2013, 06:03 AM (106,634 Views)
Geezer
Member Avatar
Administrator
[ *  *  * ]
The holes make for a built-in gaping mouth, set to devour.

I am not always here when I am here. Sometimes I am not here when I am here.
Edited by Geezer, Aug 2 2017, 05:25 PM.
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
Suzu
Member Avatar
The Grand Seme
[ *  *  *  * ]
You know, that almost sounds like the kind of vaguely worded comment you'd get from a monk.

If you're not here even when you're here does that mean you won't notice if I draw a silly mustache on you and dress you up like Mario?
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
Geezer
Member Avatar
Administrator
[ *  *  * ]
Of course not. It is when I am not here that I must be most diligent. It is only when I am here that I can allow myself to relax and you may get away with that while I am not paying attention.
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
Suzu
Member Avatar
The Grand Seme
[ *  *  *  * ]
Good to know... *wonders where she put those overalls*

Lounge goers (ha! Like those exist anymore) should adore this : https://youtu.be/2REkk9SCRn0

I'm not crying, you're crying!
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
Geezer
Member Avatar
Administrator
[ *  *  * ]
I did study theology and although I never really looked at it seriously, getting ordained was an option.

Great short, I love the way they capture the expressions so accurately. The injured heart reminded me of a little mouse I rescued last night. There are some reaction videos already, here is the video I watched: https://youtu.be/FO58DcJ9BGU Have fun and enjoy the short, it is great fun.
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
Suzu
Member Avatar
The Grand Seme
[ *  *  *  * ]
Now see there Bruce, you could have performed Mario-themed wedding ceremonies. My little brother has expressed the desire to become ordained online just for the title. Then again he has also expressed a desire to be a voice actor and a robotic mime.

My husband makes almost exactly that face when he's overwhelmed by cuteness, except with an extremely prominent pouty lip (Don't tell him I told you that). That reminds me, have you been following what Flavor Flav and his dog have been up to lately? I wonder if one can gain Canadian citizenship through adult adoption. Say Bruce, I don't know if anyone has ever told you this, but I'm adorable. *hums innocently*
Edited by Suzu, Aug 4 2017, 08:10 PM.
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
Geezer
Member Avatar
Administrator
[ *  *  * ]
I could offer moustachio themed ceremonies. A princess theme may be a popular idea but really with the style of most bridal gowns, how would you notice? Hmm, I need a name for a themed ceremony where the woman wears the moustache and the man wears the gown. Getting back to your brother, I think I have the proper build for officiating a robotic mime lead ceremony. Music by Kraftwerk?

Posted Image

My non-pouty lips are sealed.

Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
Suzu
Member Avatar
The Grand Seme
[ *  *  *  * ]
Sounds like Dylly's future wedding- well, minus the "woman" part anyway. (Wouldn't that be ironic? Some strange dimensional rift sends the universe into chaos and he marries a tall German woman with a mustache.)

I've never heard of Kraftwerk. Perhaps I shall look into them. I'm mostly just dropping in at the moment, I felt it vitally important to share this: http://imgur.com/a/gbRYE

Look at that widdle face! Eyes filled with silent scorn!
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
Zonkers
Member Avatar
Senior Member
[ *  *  *  * ]
Did somebody mention my name?

Hi Mia.

Hi Carly.

Happy Birthday Dale.

Can I get the Princess ceremony? I get to wear a beautiful gown & lots of frilly stuff under it and my husband gets to wear a prince outfit or at least a black tux. I'm a sucker for a man in a tux. I'm gonna marry James Bond when I grow up.

Cute kittens Suzu, I'm so happy for you. Wow, those eyes look deadly. The kitten looks like it has a 'tude too. BTW you look beautiful Suzu. *goes back to obviously daydreaming about penises & 1,001 uses for a penis before anybody gets the wrong idea*

I'm just dropping in for a moment too. Gotta go to bed but hopefully I'll get back soon. Hey! I can't even speak German!
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
Suzu
Member Avatar
The Grand Seme
[ *  *  *  * ]
DYLLY ! ! !

... I mean... Hi. *hugs*

I'm thinking a purple princess gown, it's totally your color. We can dress Bruce up as a wizard. Your husband-to-be and/or mustachio'd German wife (hey, it could happen) can come riding in on a beautiful horse, and speaking of riding, you need to plan the honeymoon too...

She does have a 'tude. Instead of meowing when she's hungry like the other one, she crawls up my pant leg and stares at me.
Awwww, thanks! ... Er, I mean, what? Hmph! I'm handsome! *tries to hide flattered smile- fails miserably* ^_^

I hope you can get back here soon. It's not the same without you.

Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
Geezer
Member Avatar
Administrator
[ *  *  * ]
Does anyone know what the Kinsey Scale is? I just posted a link to a test based on it on Page One with our other educational links. No, I am not reposting the link here this time, you can get off the current page and go look for it yourself. We are all adults here, I am certain everyone is capable of navigating this site but so many members appear to stay parked on this current Lounge page. I think it time the staff give up babysitting.

Hi Dylly. One Purple Princess Ceremony. Date TBA. *makes note* Do not argue with us, a good German woman (with or without moustache) will see to it that you listen to her or she will spank your bottom. I could do a wizened one. I may still have my tabard and cloak.

Kraftwerk were a group from the seventies. The decade was about more than just disco and the Eagles. You may vaguely remember me having a video on my Crysandria profile, that was Kraftwerk. Love the photo, the Lounge needs more kittens. I hope everyone enjoys the rest of their weekend.
By the way, no I have not been following Flavor Flav nor his dog lately. Does he still exist?
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
Suzu
Member Avatar
The Grand Seme
[ *  *  *  * ]
Why yes, for once I do. Good addition to the front page. I actually think I first found out about it when I was roughly 11. Not that I took it at the time, because fear and brainwashing, you know.

You have a tabard? Jolly good, but a wizard is nothing without his magic staff. Just don't let Dylly get a hold of it, he'll be wondering around asking everyone if they want to touch it and giggling.

I seem to vaguely recall. Are you doing anything this weekend Bruce? I have no idea if Flavor Flav still exists nor if he has a dog.

Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
Geezer
Member Avatar
Administrator
[ *  *  * ]
ATM I am trying to find a doctor I can visit.

I think I found one and hopefully I will be back tonight.
Edited by Geezer, Aug 6 2017, 01:36 PM.
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
Suzu
Member Avatar
The Grand Seme
[ *  *  *  * ]
I wish you luck, dearest Bruce. Hope to see you tonight.
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
Geezer
Member Avatar
Administrator
[ *  *  * ]
Thank you, I am home and I shall live at least for the short term but there will be tests. And very expensive medication. And I just lost my coverage for that. When I left the doctors office my car would not start. A friend came to help but the car stalled twice more on the way home.I finally get home on a day when I have had no sleep, no coffee and no food, I go to the kitchen to turn on the coffee and the light does not come on so I had to move stuff in and from my coat closet to get the step ladder to tighten the bulb.

I had a tabard, I hope I still do, it was simple but very nice. Many knights I would get my tabard out and stroke it fondly. Much of my magic is covert magic so I rarely use a staff. A makeshift wand or a walking stick at best. Why do you think I removed Dylly from the staff here?

Now that I have seen a doctor I will hopefully rest up and get caught up on some crap. What are your plans beside kittens and pouty males both masculine and feminine?
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
Suzu
Member Avatar
The Grand Seme
[ *  *  *  * ]
Bruce, are you quite sure you don't live in some kind of sadistic Truman Show style simulated world where everything is intentionally screwed up just for you? Then again if that were the case, I suppose I'd know, being a paid side-character. Or maybe I'm automated. Hmmm... I should write you a theme song. In all seriousness, I hope everything's alright. I don't like to pry but I do worry about you.

Where did you acquire said tabard? My phone is aggressively trying to auto-correct that to "Harvard". I'm not sure it's possible to remove Dylly from a staff once he's got his hands (or other things) on it.

Rest is good, I approve. Try not to push yourself too hard, please. My plans consist of dishes and laundry, although tomorrow we're headed to the opening day of a new Hobby Lobby in the town we do our shopping in and then heading to my mother's house to play Dungeons and Dragons with my little brother.

From the Department of Things I Thought I'd Never Say:

"Stop trying to chew your sister's butt!"

"You spit that carpet fuzz out now!"

"Is my big toe tasty?"
Edited by Suzu, Aug 6 2017, 08:44 PM.
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
Geezer
Member Avatar
Administrator
[ *  *  * ]
That would make so much more sense than my actual life. I of course will not know if everything is alright until I get the test results but the doctor I had today gave the impression that the worst I can expect would still be somewhat better than my condition lead me to expect. Oh yes, when I decided I should not put off seeing a doctor any longer and called my doctor yesterday, I found that he had closed the office until August 14 for vacation, leaving me without a doctor. Luckily when I called 811 to see if they knew of any clinics open, one of them was where my doctor had his practise before he opened a clinic near where I live now. So they have an old copy of my chart there up to my last visit in 2009. I have to get some bloodwork, the story of my life, and have them check my kidneys or liver or both. I forget. The medication I will have to take is very nasty stuff that seems to make you more sick than you were so if the blood & urine indicates a problem, they probably will not put me on the medication. I had been hoping to avoid that medication, it scares me. The doctor does not seem concerned about the infection in my toes so I hope that is not serious and will heal naturally, I do soak it in hot water with epsom salts and apply alcohol to it and me. He said the nail on my hallux or great toe is about 90% gone and I will lose it. It will then take about a year to grow a new nail. Gross photo included in spoiler below. Sorry for the poor quality, out of focus photo but I have a Sony camera. I think that completes my current status.

My mother made it along with the rest of a crusading monks costume for me. I told her what I wanted & she was able to do it. I did not want just a knight, I wanted it to be a crusading monk. Maybe the monk got his theology degree from Harvard, machines are so much smarter than us now... LOL now you have me picturing a cartoon Dylly with Rocky the Flying Squirrel teeth.

For some reason I am falling asleep in my chair. I may try that "rest" thing you are proposing. Aren't dirty dishes fun? If I get rested and feel better tomorrow I must do my dishes and some wash. Yes, we old fogeys in these parts still refer to laundry as, "the wash." Tomorrow does sound like fun. How is big brother and his ethereal bride? That is the polite term, is it not?

Spoiler: click to toggle
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
Suzu
Member Avatar
The Grand Seme
[ *  *  *  * ]
I'm guessing you have repeat appointments set up, did they give you any clue when you could expect the test results? In regard to the scary medication, are we talking "There's a possibility of nasty side effects" or "Dear lord no, I'd rather live with what's already wrong with me?". It certainly sounds like you're having a crappy go of it, as per usual, although I suppose finding the clinic in the first place could almost be considered a bright spot.

A picture of Bruce's toe, I shall treasure it dearly and keep it in a box next to the picture of Dylly's shoe. Do you know the cause of the infection? I know someone with a rather similar looking affliction, but theirs is due to ingrown toenails.

I find it strangely delightful that you specifically wanted to be a crusading monk. Seems very "you". I now also hope you still have the tabard somewhere. Someone should draw a picture of that, surely he'd be overjoyed to see it xD

I highly recommend it. My mother used to talk about doing "the warsh" so it's not that strange.

Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
Dale
Member Avatar
Dale
[ *  *  * ]
I know what it is to lose a toenail. I wore tennis shoes that were too small on a hike last summer. Both the toenails on my big toes turned black. When going bare foot, I used beige fingernail polish to cover them up. Here is it is August 2017, and I am just getting the final stage of new toe nails. I feel for you Bruce. Keep up the soaking. You also need something internal to fight the infection. Asprin is good if you don't burn a hole in your stomach. Make sure to take it with plenty of water or food. A little wine may help.

Thank you Dylan. It is good to see you back again. I'd still like to find out what you've been up to since May.

Suzu, Your kittens are really cute. We were in the kitten business for a while. One cat Faith had 6 batches of kittens for 23 in all. Another cat Squeek had 15 batches of kittens making 58 kittens. After they got old enough, we'd put up a sign "Free Kittens," and they'd go to nice families within 2 days. We have 4 cats now, which includes one unfixed female. We don't let her outside. When she's in heat, our fixed male cat keeps her satisfied. The pet stores and even the shelter want a mint $100+ for a kitten.
Edited by Dale, Aug 7 2017, 08:29 PM.
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
Geezer
Member Avatar
Administrator
[ *  *  * ]
More or less. My doctor will get copies of my lab results along with the clinic I went to so if anything turns up in the results my doctors office will call me to set up an appointment.Since I have several problems already I expect the phone call. I suppose I would have to call if I did not hear from them to arrange for the medication. It usually takes 7-10 days after the tests to get the results. The doctor did not mention the medication by name but the medication usually used for the fungus is Lamisil. I do not know why but I looked it up one time, it is available in two forms: the topical cream I use or a liquid which is taken internally. The cream seems safe enough but the liquid has a raft of horrendous side effects which I think are quite common in people who use it. While the liquid works much faster than the cream, I was happy to take my time and continue with the cream. The doctor told me the cream will not work for my problem.

That my dear is what I strive for with all my art. Would that be Dylly's glittery, ruby red pair? No, it is just one of those things you get. I had never heard of it untill about 20 years ago but it seems to be quite common now. Living in a damp, humid, foggy province probably does not help. My last cat had a similar problem with his ear. He had a fungus in his ear we could not get rid of. I used to joke that my province is so damp even my cat is mouldy. I have an ingrown toenail from having the hospital try to remove part of it but it is the great toe (hallux) on my other foot.

Even way back in my youth before the meteor which destroyed the dinosaurs, I was archaic. Fighting only for a cause, for the glory of God appeals to me although I hope I would have the sense to join the Order of Saint John and bring aid to my fellow man rather than murder, rape and pillage. Personally I believe everyone should have a tabard in their closet. The world would be a much better place. So many people like to speculate as to what may in the back of my closet; would it not be delightful to watch them discover a tabard bearing the cross of Saint John? Hmm, remind me to tell you my Leathercraft Monk story some day. There has to be a movie in a title like that. Yes, I did enjoy Bulletproof Monk immensely. I hope I still have a tabard somewhere too, it was a very nice one. I think Dylly would look adorable with flying squirrel teeth but he refuses to have the orthodontic work required.

I think I could have done better on the rest idea. It feels strange to have people tell me I do not sound strange.

Dale, sometime I must tell you my toenail painting story. I take vitamin C which is helpful for such things so hopefully that is beneficial. I also take a little wine most days. In small amounts, say one - two glasses a day, red wine is quite good for your health. Currently I usually drink sherry in remembrance of an old girlfriend, not my ex-wife but my preference is for red wine. White wine seems to me like decaf coffee: I understand the appeal but I do not see the point.

I have never bought a cat or kitten, I do not understand the need to. The only kitten I ever got from a petshop was when I had my shop in a mall. I was several doors down from a petshop and one of their kittens wandered down into my shop. I picked it up and took it down to the petshop where they told me someone had dropped off a box of kittens and left. They refused to take the kitten back so I kept it in my shop somehow and took it home that night to surprise my fiancé, we called it TC. It was grey, either blue point or a mainly siamese mix. We think it was pure siamese, most people described it as looking like a rat. I thought she was beautiful too.

While we are jerking tears at The Lounge, I want to share this: Hallelujah. 10-year old (at the time) Kaylee Rodgers is said to have autism and ADHD. One time here we debated the best version of Hallelujah, tonight while looking at Hagood Hardy I saw the best version of Hallelujah listed so I clicked the link; it was terrible. But I did see this video listed so I clicked the link to escape the version I was suffering through: to date the only version of this great song I do not like. While I stand by my preference for the Leonard Cohen version if I must listen to another version I will choose this. I am amazed at the little girls stamina to get through the song without any difficulty in breathing. I also enjoy watching the kids in the background. If you click the link, as good as their backup singing is, watch how quickly they begin to fidget and compare them to the poise shown by Kaylee through this rather lengthy song. That's all for now but if time permits I may add to this later.
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
Suzu
Member Avatar
The Grand Seme
[ *  *  *  * ]
Seems you're always lucky like that. I'm sorry that once again life is flinging hurdles in your direction. I suppose I can only wish you the best of luck in not having to take the horror-liquid. To add insult it injury I'm sure it also tastes bad.

No, it was an old white sneaker, the same photo I mentioned where he has a game controller balanced on the crotch of his pants. That does make sense with the humidity you're describing. I guess you could say he was meowldy? ... No? Bah, I just got up.

Don't knock pillaging now, it would have been a great opportunity to pass out business cards. My personal theory is that the tabard is strategically positioned in the closet to throw people off the trail- we discuss this around the campfire, you see- "The Mystery of Bruce's Closet" is a hit with the kids. Rumor has it that if you dig back far enough, you'll discover either Narnia or Hell. But no one has ever lived to say for sure... Woooo, wooooo, whistley wind. Also an old pair of pants.

Rest is important, don't make me read you a bedtime story. I guarantee it will be less interesting than a leather craft monk story or a toenail painting story, and will probably involve significantly more explosions and singing lemurs.

The idea of buying a kitten is so strange to me, I see free cats and kittens posted every day in the online yard sales around the area.

Here is what the garbage men do: The trash service is supposed to run at 9 every Monday morning. This means it shows up anywhere between 9 and 3 in the freaking afternoon. This means I have to bring the trash out as early as possible in case they are actually on time for once, which they never are unless I oversleep, giving plenty of time for animals to tear up my bags, which they then refuse to take because they are ripped.

Sorry for the potentially rambling and incoherent message, I'll be back later... *stumbles sleepily away*



Edited by Suzu, Aug 8 2017, 08:13 AM.
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
Geezer
Member Avatar
Administrator
[ *  *  * ]
Bruce's pants have long been a mystery to the world at large. More later.*

*Threat or promise? A breathless world awaits.
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
Suzu
Member Avatar
The Grand Seme
[ *  *  *  * ]
*sits out a cup of tea for Bruce when he returns*

The joy of siblings: http://imgur.com/a/UZNu1

T and I are off to the movies tonight. He is quite the film junkie.
Edited by Suzu, Aug 8 2017, 07:19 PM.
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
Jordand08
Member
[ *  *  * ]
Everyone has been on here lately it seems like.
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
Geezer
Member Avatar
Administrator
[ *  *  * ]
takes a seat and sips tea

Hi Jordan nice to see you again.

Alora, are you certain t is hurdles and not monkey poop? The horror liquid probably smells horrid as well.

Ah yes, that photo. Who knew the boy would make a career of balancing things on crotches? Hm, you could say that but I probably wouldn't. Who am I kidding? Yes I would.

Not my 1975 jeans, The Cruel Jeans?

You have singing lemurs? As much as I dislike primates, I do like me a good lemur.

You have the same garbage men as I do? We have private collection in my current building but in my old residence we used the municipal service. There is a limit of seven bags I believe for each household. They would take the twenty plus large garbage bags from the unit above me but leave my one small grocery bag of properly sorted trash. Oft times they would leave my recycling as well. You see, I would confuse them by handling it and setting it out properly. And these blithering dolts make darn good money for being horses asses too.

New blog post Geezers Blog also reposted in The Music Box
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
1 user reading this topic (1 Guest and 0 Anonymous)
ZetaBoards - Free Forum Hosting
Enjoy forums? Start your own community for free.
Go to Next Page
« Previous Topic · The Lounge · Next Topic »
Add Reply

Visitor Counter
Visitor Counter
Flag Counter